Researchers with a Bachelor degree or equivalent with experience in Chemical, Biochemistry or Biology - Synthesis, characterization and biological evaluation of new molecules/natural products

Research Grant

Evaluating Applicants

Application Deadline: 2019-11-09 17:00:00 (GMT/UTC +0)

This call invites applications for three (3) positions having a bachelor degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related fields with experience in synthesis and characterization of new molecules/natural products.

Candidates for these positions (“Research Grant for Bachelor Degree holder or equivalent”) should have a background in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology, a strong motivation to work as part of a team, very good communication skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Announcement

This call is under the scope of the project “M1420-01-0145-FEDER-000005 - Centro de Química da Madeira - CQM+” cofunded by PROGRAMA OPERACIONAL REGIONAL DA MADEIRA 2014-2020 (MADEIRA 14-20). CQM+ is a project hosted by ARDITI - Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation (http://www.arditi.pt) and has as direct beneficiary the CQM – Centro de Química da Madeira/Madeira Chemistry Research Centre (https://cqm.uma.pt). The aim of the operation is to strengthen the research and innovation potential of CQM, to increase its critical mass and to strengthen research and innovation in the thematic areas identified as priorities by the Research and Innovation Smart Specialization Strategy of Madeira (RIS3-RAM): "Health and Well-being", "Agro-Food Quality", "Bio-Sustainability" and the "Marine Resources and Technologies". CQM (http://bit.ly/CQM_spot_2016_English_version )is a national R&D institution supported and internationally evaluated by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). The research center is hosted by the University of Madeira (https://www.uma.pt), which is located in Madeira Island (http://www.visitmadeira.pt/en-gb), Portugal. The research center performs world-class research in the fields of Natural Products and Materials and is currently reinforcing its research team with highly motivated and qualified researchers coming from all over the world. The recruited personnel will integrate a young, dynamic, and multicultural team focused on the development of new solutions for the improvement of human health, agri-food quality, and bio-sustainability (including the sustainable use of marine resources) aimed at improving scientific knowledge and the well-being of the Society.

Applications Closed

Requirements and Limitations

Available Positions: 3

Required Degree: B.Sc.

Areas of the required degree: Chemistry, Biology.

Evaluation Criteria:

Candidates will be evaluated and ranked based on their Curriculum Vitae (maximum 60 points), research activity during the underway master degree (maximum 30 points), and motivation letter (maximum 10).

Master students with experience in synthesis, characterization (RMN, MS, HPLC, VC) of new molecules/natural products, functionalization of hyperbranched polymers, molecular modelling, or experience in vitro biological evaluation will be valued in the evaluation process.

Applications should be submitted in English by email to the following address: . The specific reference to the call must be indicated in the email subject. The applicants should submit a single pdf file containing all the required documents.

Note: The deadline for application may be extended at any time without previous notice having in mind the requirements for the positions under this call.

Contest Information

General Information

Position: Researchers with a Bachelor degree or equivalent with experience in Chemical, Biochemistry or Biology - Synthesis, characterization and biological evaluation of new molecules/natural products

Synthesis, characterization and biological evaluation of new molecules/natural products;

Preparation of technical reports and scientific publications;

Participation in general CQM activities, such as science spreading and conference/course organization.

Additional Information

The selection process will be based on the principle of non-discrimination in respect of gender, age, nationality, religion, racial group, or any other possible discriminatory issue. Selection will be made only based on merit and following the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Commission Recommendation, Brussels, 11.3.2005, 2005/251/EC) and the recommendations from the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

CQM is a recognized “refugee welcoming organization" by the European Commission, follows the European Charter for Researchers and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

For other information, the applicants can send a message to the following e-mail address: .

Important Dates and Times

The ranking list of candidates will be published on the ARDITI and CQM websites (http://www.arditi.pt, http://cqm.uma.pt). An email message with the result of the recruitment process will be sent to each applicant.

Contract and Schedule

Contract Duration: 2019-12-02 to 2020-08-02 renewable up to 2020-08-31

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Evaluation Criteria

Candidates will be evaluated and ranked based on their Curriculum Vitae (maximum 60 points), research activity during the underway master degree (maximum 30 points), and motivation letter (maximum 10).

Master students with experience in synthesis, characterization (RMN, MS, HPLC, VC) of new molecules/natural products, functionalization of hyperbranched polymers, molecular modelling, or experience in vitro biological evaluation will be valued in the evaluation process.

Application Submission Process

Applications should be submitted in English by email to the following address: . The specific reference to the call must be indicated in the email subject. The applicants should submit a single pdf file containing all the required documents.